Light Years Media

04/12/2024

🎥✨ NEW WORK:
A Powerful 2 minute Promotional video.

This feature shares the partnership between Herbst Group, SSD, and Repwise. This project was a collaborative effort where we brought our expertise in editing, narration, scriptwriting, and colour grading to craft a compelling video that highlights their synergy.

At Light Years Media, we believe every partnership has a unique story, and it’s our passion to bring those stories to life with impactful visuals and engaging narratives.

Ready to tell your story? Visit lightyearsmedia.co.za to get in touch.

12/11/2024

We're thrilled to share a recent project of ours, The Spirit of Africa – it celebrates the resilience and strength that lift others up every day, creating a healthier, brighter future for all! This production was a labour of love, bringing together our passion for storytelling and visuals that inspire. Proud to share a story that showcases the heart and determination driving Africa forward. 🌍💛

Let’s continue to chase what sets our souls on fire! 🔥 Follow along for more behind-the-scenes magic and unforgettable moments!

08/11/2024

New Work Loading! 🎬

We had an absolute blast teaming up with CBN to film a series of short and sweet interviews. These fun, quirky, and inspiring interviews takes you behind the scenes straight from the Superbook fans themselves! They share their unique insights, favourite moments, and laughs all centered around the Superbook program. ✨

Each video is filled with candid and wholesome moments, showing off the Superbook spirit through fresh, youthful perspectives. You won’t want to miss these episodes as they go live!

Head over to CBN Southern Africa on Instagram to follow along and catch each video as it’s released!

25/10/2024

🎥 Let’s talk Frame Rate! 🎥

When it comes to video, every detail counts – and that includes the frame rate! Whether you're watching cinematic masterpieces or high-speed action, FPS plays a major role in how smooth and immersive your visuals feel.

👀 Which FPS do you prefer?
📺 25 FPS: Clear and lifelike – perfect for TV shows, live broadcasts, and social media content where a natural look shines through.
⚡ 50 FPS: Ultra-smooth for fast-paced action like sports or dynamic scenes where every movement needs to be sharp and fluid.
🚀 180 FPS: For the ultimate in slow-motion clarity, capturing every tiny detail with crisp precision – perfect for high-energy moments and cinematic slow-mo.

Which FPS enhances your viewing experience the most? Let us know in the comments below! ⬇️

24/10/2024

A huge shoutout to 3 Peak Studios for welcoming us with an incredible tour of your world-class studio! 🙌

Thank you for your hospitality and invaluable insights. This experience has sparked new ideas on how we can elevate our own live streaming and webinar services. With more room for creativity, enhanced control over lighting and sound, and flexible backgrounds, we can’t wait to give our clients even more options and a superior streaming experience. 🎥✨

Ready to enhance your next event with high-quality live streaming or webinars? Contact us and let’s create something extraordinary together!

16/10/2024

Need seamless live streaming for your next conference or event? 🎥
Whether it’s in-person or remote, we specialize in professional live streams and webinars for conferences, interactive interviews, corporate meetings, and more.

✅ Stream to platforms like Zoom, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
✅ HD video, clear audio, and custom graphic overlays
✅ Fully managed from registration to post-event editing
✅ Engage global audiences without leaving your venue

Take your event to the next level with a reliable and creative team that’s been in the industry since 2006. Reach out to us to discuss your streaming needs!

08/10/2024

🎥 THIS or THAT: Part 2 🎥
Before hitting record, a lot goes into capturing the perfect shot. Whether it’s framing a key subject, highlighting an emotion, or balancing everything in the scene, each shot tells a different story. But which one pulls you in the most? 👀
👇 Let us know!
- Establishing Shot: Perfect for showing off the environment or setting. Often used as an establishing shot to set the scene.
- Extreme Wide Shot: This shot is often used to set the context of the location.
- Wide Shot: It emphasizes the subject in the context of the surroundings.
- Cowboy Shot: The subject is framed from roughly mid-thigh up. This shot is used in Western films, showing characters in action while still capturing some surroundings.
- Medium Wide Shot: Great for interviews or actions
- Medium Shot: Giving enough detail to catch emotions while still showing movement.
- Two-Shot: Includes two subjects, often used for conversations or interviews.
- Over-the-Shoulder Shot: Perfect for revealing detailed emotional responses or interactions between characters.
- POV: Letting you see life through the character’s eyes.
Medium Close-Up: Focusing more on facial expressions but still including part of the upper body.
- Close-Up: Shows just the face or a specific part of the subject, like a hand. This shot is used to capture emotions and expressions.
- Extreme Close-Up: All about those intense reactions or finer details that make you feel right there. Immersive and personal.

Drop your favourite style in the comments below! 👇

08/10/2024

🎥 THIS or THAT: Part 2 🎥
Before hitting record, a lot goes into capturing the perfect shot. Whether it’s framing a key subject, highlighting an emotion, or balancing everything in the scene, each shot tells a different story. But which one pulls you in the most? 👀
👇 Let us know!
- Establishing Shot: Perfect for showing off the environment or setting. Often used as an establishing shot to set the scene.
- Extreme Wide Shot: This shot is often used to set the context of the location.
- Wide Shot: It emphasizes the subject in the context of the surroundings.
- Cowboy Shot: The subject is framed from roughly mid-thigh up. This shot is used in Western films, showing characters in action while still capturing some surroundings.
- Medium Wide Shot: Great for interviews or actions
- Medium Shot: Giving enough detail to catch emotions while still showing movement.
- Two-Shot: Includes two subjects, often used for conversations or interviews.
- Over-the-Shoulder Shot: Perfect for revealing detailed emotional responses or interactions between characters.
- POV: Letting you see life through the character’s eyes.
- Medium Close-Up: Focusing more on facial expressions but still including part of the upper body.
- Close-Up: Shows just the face or a specific part of the subject, like a hand. This shot is used to capture emotions and expressions.
- Extreme Close-Up: All about those intense reactions or finer details that make you feel right there. Immersive and personal.

Drop your favourite style in the comments below! 👇

02/10/2024

🎬 September Showcase: Month in Review 🎬
Live streaming interactive events, to creating powerful advocacy videos, here’s a look back at the highlights:
🔥 We live-streamed for Thermo Fisher Scientific and UKZN, delivering engaging virtual events
🔥 Created multiple social media videos for AFSA, highlighting their Allergy Seal of Approval
🔥 Animated a new series promo video for Edge Church
🔥 Produced patient advocacy content for the Allergy Foundation of South Africa
🔥 Filmed, animated and edited social media influencer reels for Thermo Fisher Scientific and their Allergy Insider Brand

It’s been a month of telling stories that matter and delivering content that connects. Watch our September recap and let us know which project caught your eye! 👀

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Allergy Foundation South Africa
Edge Church
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Allergy Insider

26/09/2024

🎬 THIS or THAT: Part 1 🎬
We want to know what style of videos YOU prefer! When it comes to how a speaker delivers a message, does one style resonate with you more than the other? 🤔

👇 Vote below and tell us why!
THIS: Speaker looking directly into the camera, creating a personal, face-to-face connection with the audience. It feels like they're talking just to you.
OR
THAT: Speaker talking off-camera, offering a more candid, documentary-style feel. It's like you're watching the conversation unfold naturally.

Which style pulls you in? Drop your thoughts in the comments👇

09/09/2024

Month In Review: August At a Glance

As we say goodbye to August, we’re excited to look back at a month full of incredible moments and milestones! From animated sermon bumpers and vox pops to emotional stories and patient testimonies, we’ve aimed to create content that resonates and supports our community.

Thank you for joining us on this journey and for your continued support. Here’s to more inspiring content and meaningful moments in the months ahead!

04/09/2024

INCREASED WEBSITE TRAFFIC
Websites with video are 53 times more likely to reach the front page of Google search results.
* Forrester: https://go.forrester.com/blogs/why-videos-key-to-driving-customer-engagement/

In today’s digital world, video is a game-changer for businesses.
As one of the most dynamic and engaging forms of content, video has the power to significantly boost business growth.

Contact us to see how we can boost your engagement and sales with:
- Video Production: including corporate videos, promotional videos, and product hero shoots. Using stories that people can relate to.
- Animation: This includes animated explainers, motion graphics, and other forms of visual storytelling to convey complex ideas in an engaging way.
- Streaming, Webinars & Conferences: We offer professional support for live streaming events, webinars & conferences, ensuring smooth ex*****on from preparation to launch.

Let’s make your vision a reality! Visit lightyearsmedia.co.za to learn more or get in touch!

30/08/2024

Elevate your events with our expert Conference AV, Live Streaming, and Webinar services! 🎥✨

Proud recipient of the MEA Business Award for Best Video Production Company in the Western Cape, we specialise in transforming conferences into an engaging experience with stunning visuals.

Stream seamlessly to any platform and monetise it!

From registration and marketing videos, to recording and post-event editing - we handle it all. Plus, we create compelling content like event highlights to keep your audience connected after the event.

Contact us for all your in-house video needs and let’s make your next event a standout success!

Call now to connect with business.

27/08/2024

RETURN ON INVESTMENT
88% of video marketers reported a positive return on investment (ROI) from their video marketing efforts.
* Wyzowl (2): https://www.wyzowl.com/video-marketing-statistics/

In today’s digital world, video is a game-changer for businesses.
As one of the most dynamic and engaging forms of content, video has the power to significantly boost business growth.

Contact us to see how we can boost your engagement and sales with:
- Video Production: including corporate videos, promotional videos, and product hero shoots. Using stories that people can relate to.
- Animation: This includes animated explainers, motion graphics, and other forms of visual storytelling to convey complex ideas in an engaging way.
- Streaming, Webinars & Conferences: We offer professional support for live streaming events, webinars & conferences, ensuring smooth ex*****on from preparation to launch.

Let’s make your vision a reality! Visit lightyearsmedia.co.za to learn more or get in touch!

23/08/2024

Pro's & Con's - Filming In A Studio

PRO: Controlled Environment
Studios provide control over lighting, temperature, sound, and other environmental factors, ensuring consistency throughout the shoot.

PRO: Time Efficient
Studios allow for shooting at any time of day or night, regardless of natural lighting conditions. This flexibility can be invaluable for productions with tight schedules. Studios also offer the convenience of having all necessary equipment and facilities in one place, reducing logistical expenses.

CON: Cost
Renting studio space and constructing sets can be expensive, particularly for large-scale productions or projects with elaborate set designs.

PRO: Security
Studios offer privacy which can be important for protecting sensitive content or preventing disruptions from onlookers, wildlife or unexpected weather conditions.

PRO: Post-Production Control
Greater control over post-production processes such as editing, visual effects, and color grading. Footage shot in a controlled environment is often easier to manipulate and integrate seamlessly with digital effects. Studios also have access to equipment that enhances production quality, such as soundproofing and specialized camera rigs.

PRO: Customizable Sets
Studios allow for the creation of custom-built sets tailored to the production's needs. This flexibility is especially crucial for scenes that require specific lighting conditions or audio clarity.

CON: Limited Realism
Despite the ability to create elaborate sets, studio environments may lack the authenticity and natural beauty of real-world locations. Studios have finite space, which may restrict the scale and scope of certain scenes.

Balancing these pros and cons is essential to determining the most suitable approach for each video production.

22/08/2024

Pro's & Con's - Filming Outdoors

Pro: Authenticity
Scenes filmed outdoors often capture the natural beauty, atmospheric nuances, and genuine interactions that can be challenging to replicate artificially.

Con: Ambient Noise
Vulnerable to natural disruptions therefore, directional microphones/windshields to minimize ambient noise interference and capture clear audio is beneficial.

Pro: Environmental Variety
Productions requiring expansive vistas or complex action sequences may prefer outdoor filming especially for scenes that rely heavily on natural landscapes or architectural details.

Con: Lighting Equipment
Reflectors to control natural lighting would be needed, especially during low-light conditions or in shaded areas. As well as covers to protect gear from rain, dust, and other weather elements.

Con: Permits & Coordination
Outdoor shoots may require extra logistical planning and coordination due to factors like transportation of crew, setup up of equipment and the need for permits for filming in certain locations.

Hope this sheds light on the key steps for a successful outdoor filming shoot!

21/08/2024

IMPROVED INFORMATION RETENTION
Viewers retain 95% of a message when they watch it in a video, verses 10% when reading text.
* Insivia: https://www.insivia.com/27-video-stats-2017/

In today’s digital world, video is a game-changer for businesses.
As one of the most dynamic and engaging forms of content, video has the power to significantly boost business growth.

Contact us to see how we can boost your engagement and sales with:
Video Production: including corporate videos, promotional videos, and product hero shoots. Using stories that people can relate to.
Animation: This includes animated explainers, motion graphics, and other forms of visual storytelling to convey complex ideas in an engaging way.
Streaming, Webinars & Conferences: We offer professional support for live streaming events, webinars & conferences, ensuring smooth ex*****on from preparation to launch.

Let’s make your vision a reality! Visit lightyearsmedia.co.za to learn more or get in touch!